Salmon & Creamy Leek Sauce

Makes: Serves: 4

Level: easy

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 30

Ingredients

4: salmon fillets (5 oz/150 g each)

3 tbsp: olive oil, divided; 45 mL

: salt and white pepper to taste

1: leek, pale green and white parts only, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced

1/4 cup: lemon juice; 60 mL

1 1/2 tsp: chopped fresh tarragon (or 1/2 tsp/2 mL dried); 7 mL

1 cup: 35% whipping cream; 250 mL

Method

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place salmon on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Brush salmon with 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Bake 15 min., or until fish is cooked through.

Step 2: Meanwhile, place remaining oil in skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and cook until tender, about 5 min. Stir in lemon juice and tarragon. Simmer until lemon juice is almost cooked off. Add the cream and simmer until lightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3: Plate fish and spoon sauce on top to serve.

Characteristics

Dinner

Nutritional Facts Per Serving

Nutrition Description:: Per serving (1/4 of the recipe):

Calories:: 560

Saturated Fat:: 17 g

Carbs:: 5 g

Protein:: 30 g

Cholesterol:: 140 mg

Sodium:: 105 mg

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